“There were people who helped me with my Facebook page,” Trindade said, while thanking his supporters, in an interview. “There were people putting signs up. There were people sending emails out…and that’s what made the difference.”

School Committee candidates Susan Dietrich and Jeffrey Segarra, with 801 and 744 votes, respectively, were elected over Carla Cataldo, with 507 votes, and Lauren Nassiff, with 708 votes.

Turnout was notably high and steady, according to election officials, with 657 voters out of approximately 9,000 that were registered, recorded by 1:22 p.m.

By the time polls closed at 8 p.m., approximately 1,500 voters had cast their ballots and although it was a high turnout, Town Clerk Maryjane White said the number just about matched turnout in last year’s annual town election.

With some favorable sunshine and warm weather, many candidates greeted voters making their way to and from the polls at Medway Middle School throughout the day, often thanking them for coming out to cast a ballot.

McDermott, a 12-year town resident and political newcomer, focused his campaign on bringing a new voice to the Board of Selectmen and working to foster greater resident participation and communication with town officials.

He has said the town should invest more money in improving water quality and increasing public safety through installing more sidewalks.

“I just like that he’s a big part of the community…I knew him and his name before he entered the race,” said voter Jill Muller.

With a 12-year-long track record on the board, Trindade informed voters throughout his campaign about his experience working to significantly improve town finances since Medway’s $2 million deficit when he took office.

Trindade also pointed to the board’s work in securing agreements with Exelon and said he wanted to stay on the board to see the Rte. 109 redesign project through.

“It’s absolutely Glenn’s experience, his passion, his knowledge of a wide variety of issues,” said Paul Mahoney when asked about why he supported Trindade.

“I look forward to finding any way possible to support the town in the future and supporting Glenn and the board and moving forward,” he said.

Vying for two seats left vacant by Carole Bernstein and Cindy Sullivan, School Committee candidates often emphasized the important role incoming members will play in putting the district’s five-year Strategic Plan in action.

Both Segarra and Dietrich advocated the need for the school system to prioritize the goals outlined in the plan.

“I’m extremely honored to take this position on the School Committee and I’m looking forward to jumping in and learning what I can do to make our schools the best they possibly can be,” Dietrich said.

Segarra said going into Election Day, he really wanted to see a large voter turnout and he was ultimately very happy with the numbers he saw.

“It had lots of support, a lot of people involved,” he said of the election. “It really was a community thing.”

Christopher Gavin can be reached at 508 634-7582 or cgavin@wickedlocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @c_gavinMDN